KUWAIT: Undersecretary of Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense, Sheikh Dr Abdullah Mishal Al-Sabah, described Kuwaiti-Turkish bilateral relations as excellent, with particular emphasis on their strong military cooperation. His remarks were made during the 102nd anniversary of Turkey’s Victory Day, held on Thursday at the Marina Hotel, where he expressed his pleasure at joining "the Turkish allies in their celebrations and joys.”
In a press statement made during the event, he said that the recent collaboration between Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense and the Turkish defense industry includes unmanned aerial vehicles (drones). He also said that potential future cooperation across various fields is being discussed, though no decisions have been finalized yet. Through the efforts of the Kuwaiti armed forces and in collaboration with allied armies, he added that they are committed to ensuring the security and stability of Kuwait.
During her speech, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez said that by increasing cooperation especially in the defense sector, both nations share the same vision for achieving regional peace and security. She cited the recent visit of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait to Turkey and the signing of a government-to-government defense procurement agreement as a key milestone in this collaboration, laying a solid foundation for future partnerships.
Concluding her remarks, Ambassador Sonmez added that defense cooperation is not merely a matter of foreign trade. Instead, she said, "supplying our friendly countries with affordable, sophisticated, and durable products and solutions benefits our bilateral ties and fosters greater security partnerships.” The ongoing crisis in Gaza was also addressed in her speech, with a call for the international community to take decisive action to end the violence. Both Turkey and Kuwait reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Palestinian cause and advocating for a just and lasting peace.